Head Softball Coach

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Head Softball Coach position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City.  Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits. This is a full-time, 10-month position, and the coach will have a second responsibility within the Department of Athletics.

The Head Softball Coach will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of a program focused on excellence at the national level. Candidates should have a proven ability to develop a highly competitive program, with a strong commitment to the student-athlete experience. The softball team plays on a newly constructed turf field and makes consistent appearances in the NCAA national tournament.

Specific duties will include but are not limited to recruiting and retention of student-athletes, practice and game coaching, supervision of part-time assistant coaches, developing alumni relations, and fundraising to provide for team opportunities. In addition, the Head Coach is responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling, budget management, and filing necessary reports. The Head Coach must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining compliance with NCAA, Eastern Connecticut State University, and Little East Conference rules and regulations.

Our preferred candidate will have the proven leadership skills to create a championship culture. The successful candidate will show the strong communication skills necessary to develop and maintain positive relationships with diverse groups of student-athletes, colleagues, alumni, and the greater campus community. 

Minimum Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree required
*5+ years’ successful coaching experience
*Collegiate coaching experience required
*Proven ability to recruit student-athletes

Preferred Qualifications
*Experience as a collegiate head coach
*Experience with recruiting and/or compliance platforms
*Master’s degree
*Knowledge and support of DIII rules, regulations, and philosophy

To Apply: 
Applicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR at: Head Softball Coach - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Head Softball Coach. The search will remain open until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by May 28, 2026, will receive highest consideration.  

Compensation and Employee Benefits:
The Head Softball Coach is compensated at the Coach 2 or Coach 3, salary level in accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern. 

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu.